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5.4 Spark Plugs, what about the second change?

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Old 05-30-2013, 01:39 PM
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Default 5.4 Spark Plugs, what about the second change?

Ok, so the sparkplug issue has been discussed extensively.

Has anyone driven their trucks long enough to have to do a second spark plug change? Say another 75,000 or more miles after the first change.

I put in new motorcraft plugs. I used anti-seize. I torqued them to spec.

I have the lisle tool, didn't even need it, and now I'm contemplating selling it.
There is a good chance I'll own the truck long enough to change the plugs again. Are the new plugs designed to not seperate? Will the anti-seize be effective for that long?
Perhaps I should just plan on pulling the plugs every thirty thousand miles, cleaning the carbon off, and putting them back in?
I was considering keeping the tool and loaning it out. I'm moving to Houston and surely there are people in the area that will need it.

You thoughts please.
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I won't be taking the chance second time around. I'll be changing mine every other year or so, less hassel than them breaking in my opinion... If you plan to clean them every other year might as well spend $100 and replace them.. cheap insurance imo



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